Senior Estimator
| Company: | A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 - £60,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bedfordshire, MK41 0QQ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Senior Estimator
Location: Bedford
Salary: £40,000–£60,000 DOE
Hours: 8:30–17:00
Benefits
25 days holiday per year, with 2–4 days reserved for Christmas shutdown
Discretionary bonus
Pension scheme, including salary sacrifice option after 3 months and company‑matched contributions
Supportive, family‑run culture
Long‑term progression within a growing department
Stable business with 50+ years’ trading history
The Company
A long‑established manufacturer and subcontractor delivering high‑security solutions for the UK construction sector. They design and install specialist products including ballistic and blast‑resistant doors, walls, windows and louvres for government, healthcare and critical‑infrastructure projects.
With continued expansion in the estimating department, they are now recruiting a Senior Estimator to lead pricing activity and manage a team of three within a diverse and technically specialist workload.
The Role: Senior Estimator
A senior-level position overseeing all estimating activity, managing a team of three, and taking ownership of tender strategy, pricing accuracy and submission quality. You will review complex technical specifications, produce detailed cost plans, and work closely with engineering, production and project teams to validate costs and support commercial decision‑making.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of three estimators, including workload planning and quality control
Review tender documents, drawings and specifications for high‑security products
Prepare detailed cost estimates, pricing schedules and bills of quantities
Oversee tender submissions, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness and compliance
Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal technical teams
Support value engineering, risk assessment and commercial strategy
Maintain organised records of estimates, revisions and submissions
Contribute to continuous improvement across the estimating function
Why Join Them
Leadership role managing a team of three
Highly specialist, secure-sector projects
Supportive family-run culture
Long-term progression within a stable, expanding business
Competitive salary and benefits package
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